Traditional Greek Gyro Recipe Ingredients:

• 4 Greek pita bread rounds
• 1 recipe Greek tzatziki
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• Slices of Gyro meat (eyeball it, but about 4-8 slices per sandwich depending on the size of the pita)
• Dried Greek Oregano, to garnish

How to Make Traditional Greek Gyros:

Prepare the pita bread and tzatziki according to the recipe instructions. Keep in mind that you can also use store bought pita bread and tzatziki. When it comes to finding good pita bread in the store, it’s worth the extra effort to find traditional pita bead use in gyros.

Place a piece of aluminum foil down on a flat surface. Place a round of pita bread over the foil. Spread tzatziki across the middle of the pita bread. Top with chopped onion, diced tomato and then add the gyro meat. Sprinkle more tzatziki over the top, if desired. Also sprinkle some oregano over all the ingredients.

Roll the gyro sandwich and wrap it in aluminum foil so it can hold the shape. Repeat until you’ve used up all the bread.

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Vegetarian Gyro Recipe Ingredients:

• 4 Greek pita bread rounds
• 1 recipe Greek tzatziki
• 1-2 large onion, chopped
• 2-3 medium tomatoes, diced
• Sliced lettuce, optional
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Dried Greek Oregano

Directions on How to Make Vegetarian Gyros:

Prepare the pita bread and tzatziki according to the recipe instructions. Consider using store bought Greek pita bread and tzatziki if you don’t want t make your own.

Place a piece of aluminum foil down on a flat surface and put a piece of brad in the center. Spread a generous amount tzatziki across the middle of the pita bread. Top with chopped onion, diced tomato, and lettuce, if using. Sprinkle with feta cheese and drop another spoonful of tzatziki over the top, if desired. Also, feel free to sprinkle some dried oregano over the ingredients.

Roll the gyro sandwich and wrap it in aluminum foil so it can hold the shape. Repeat until you’ve used up all the bread.

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Grilled Chicken Gyro Recipe Ingredients:

• 4 Greek pita bread rounds
• 1 recipe Greek tzatziki
• 1 recipe grilled chicken of choice, such as this one
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Dried Greek Oregano

Instructions on How to Make Grilled Chicken Gyros:

Make the pita bread and tzatziki according to the recipe instructions, unless you’re buying these two ingredients in the store. Prepare the grilled chicken according to the recipe. Cut the chicken into pieces.

Place a piece of aluminum foil down on a flat surface. Put a piece of bread in the center of the foil. Spread a generous amount tzatziki onto the pita bread. Top with chopped onion and tomato and then add the grilled chicken. Sprinkle with feta cheese and drop another spoonful of tzatziki over the top, if desired. You can also sprinkle some oregano over all the ingredients.

Roll the gyro sandwich and wrap it in aluminum foil so it can hold the shape. Repeat until you’ve used up all the bread.

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Cajun Style Gyro Recipe Ingredients:

• 4 Greek pita bread rounds
• 1 recipe cajun dip (see below)
• 3 blackened chicken breast halves, sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Dried Greek Oregano

Instructions on How to Prepare Cajun Style Gyros:

Make the pita bread and according to the recipe instructions unless you’re buying them from the store.

To prepare the cajun dip, add 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons tahini, 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning, and 2 tablespoons chopped, fresh cilantro to a food processor and pulse until smooth).

To prepare the blackened chicken, rub 4 chicken breast halves with cajun seasoning and place on a grill that has been set to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook for about 10 minutes on each side, or until it has been coked all th way through.

Place a piece of aluminum foil down on a flat surface and place a slice of pita bread in the center. Spread some of the cajun dip across the middle of the pita bread. Top with chopped onion and tomato and then add some of the blackened chicken. Sprinkle with feta cheese and some dried oregano.

Roll the gyro and wrap it in aluminum foil so it can hold the shape. Repeat until you’ve used up all the pita bread.

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Grilled Eggplant Gyro Recipe Ingredients:

• 4 Greek pita bread rounds
• 1 recipe Greek tzatziki
• 1 recipe fried eggplant
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Dried Greek Oregano

How to Make Grilled Eggplant Gyros:

Make the pita bread and tzatziki according to the recipe instructions, unless you’re buying these two ingredients in the store. Make the fried eggplants according to the recipe.

Place a piece of aluminum foil down on a flat surface. Put a piece of bread in the center of the foil. Spread a generous amount tzatziki across the middle of the pita bread. Top with onion, tomato, and some of the fried eggplant. Sprinkle with feta cheese and drop another spoonful of tzatziki over the top, if desired. Sprinkle some oregano over all the ingredients.

Roll the gyro sandwich and wrap it in aluminum foil so it can hold the shape. Repeat until you’ve used up all the bread.

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Falafel Gyro Recipe Ingredients:

• 4 Greek pita bread rounds
• 1 recipe Greek tzatziki
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• Crumbled feta cheese
• 12 prepared falafel balls, reheated if desired
• Dried Greek Oregano

Instructions on How to Prepare Falafel Gyros:

Make the pita bread and tzatziki according to the recipe instructions. Feel free to also buy these at the store.

Place a piece of aluminum foil down on a flat surface and lay a piece of pita bread in the middle. Spread a generous amount tzatziki onto the pita bread. Top with chopped onion, diced tomato and then add 4 of the falafel balls. Sprinkle with feta cheese and drop another spoonful of tzatziki over the top, if desired. Sprinkle some oregano over all the ingredients.

Roll the gyro sandwich and wrap it in aluminum foil so it can hold the shape. Repeat until you’ve used up all the bread.

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Fried Fish Gyro Recipe Ingredients:

• 4 Greek pita bread rounds
• 1 recipe Greek tzatziki
• 1 recipe fried fish
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Dried Greek Oregano
• Fries, optional

Instructions on How to Prepare Fried Fish Gyros:

Make the pita bread and tzatziki according to the recipe instructions, unless you’re buying these two ingredients in the store. Also prepare the fish according to the recipe instructions.

Place a piece of aluminum foil down on a flat surface. Put a piece of bread in the center of the foil. Spread a generous amount tzatziki across the middle of the pita bread. Top with onion, tomato, feta, and the fried fish. Add anther spoonful of feta over the top and then sprinkle with oregano.

Roll the gyro sandwich and wrap it in aluminum foil so it can hold the shape. Repeat until you’ve used up all the pitas.

Note: Feel free to add fries to this gyro. This is a good choice, especially if you love fish and chips.

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Gyro Salad Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 recipe Greek salad of choice, such as Horiatiki or a Mixed Green Salad
• 1 recipe Greek tzatziki
• 1 Greek pita bread rounds, cut in wedges
• 4 Slices of Gyro meat, cut in strips
• Extra crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• Dried Greek oregano, to garnish

How to Make Salad Topped With Gyro Meat:

Prepare the Greek salad according to the recipe instructions. If making your own tzatziki, prepare that according to the recipe instructions. You’ll also want to make the pita bread at this stage if you are making your own.

Top the salad with the gyro meat of choice. Drop a few spoonfuls of tzatziki over the meat and then top with more crumbled feta, if desired.

Serve with pita bread wedges and the remaining tzatziki. Sprinkle everything with dried Greek oregano just before serving.

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Gyro with Fries Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 Recipe Greek style fries
• 1 recipe Greek tzatziki
• 6 slices of gyro meat, cut in strips
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 medium tomatoes, diced
• Crumbled feta cheese
• 1 slice pita bread, cut in wedges (optional)

Instructions on How to Prepare Gyro Fries:

Prepare the fries according to the recipe instructions. After letting them drain on the paper towels for a few minutes, transfer them to a serving platter. While the fries are draining, prepare the tzatziki.

Top the fries with the gyro meat, a spoonful of tzatziki, the chopped onion, diced tomatoes, more tzatziki if desired, and the feta cheese.  Serve with the pita bread, if desired.

Note: You can also arrange the gyro ingredients on a plate and add the fries on top if that is your preference.

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Greek Meatball (Keftedes) Gyro Recipe Ingredients:

• 4 Greek pita bread rounds
• 1 recipe Greek tzatziki
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 recipe Greek meatballs (keftedes)
• Dried Greek Oregano, to garnish

How to Make Greek Meatball  Gyros:

Prepare the pita bread and tzatziki according to the recipe instructions. You can also use store bought pita bread and tzatziki if you don’t feel like making them yourself. When buying the bread, though,  it is worth it to find authentic Greek pitas, they have a different texture and are perfect for these sandwiches.

Place a piece of aluminum foil down on a flat surface. Place a round of pita bread over the foil. Spread tzatziki across the middle of the pita bread. Top with chopped onion, diced tomato and then add some meatballs. Sprinkle more tzatziki over the top, if desired. Also sprinkle some oregano over all the ingredients.

Roll the gyro sandwich and wrap it in aluminum foil so it can hold the shape. Repeat until you’ve used up all the bread.

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Before you can make gyros at home, traditional or otherwise, you need to find the best gyro meat that you can. Of course, you can always make something on your own, but you really need the authentic gyro meat to do it justice. These frozen and pre-packed gyro meat options are a good choice for when you want to make this iconic Greek food at home. Here’s a look at some of the best brands of prepackaged and frozen gyro meat that you can try:

Kronos

Kronos is a brand that carries a variety of Greek foods, including gyro meat (in cones, portions, or for individual sandwiches), Greek dips, such as the tzatziki that you’ll need for a proper gyro, and the pita rounds that are needed to make the gyro. Their gyro meat is called “KronosBROIL” and is flame-broiled to give it that perfect flavor that will make every gyro you make extra delicious. The meat comes pre-sliced for convenience. This meat is a combination of beef and lamb meat.

Grecian Delight

The Kronos and Grecian Delight brands are actually owned by the same parent company, GDK Foods. While the two brands do carry gyro meat, they have different offerings. Grecian Delight’s gyro meat, called “Grecian Delight ReadyCarved” is made in the traditional cones you see in gyro shops, and then carved and sold in various packaging sizes, ranging from enough for one gyro, to larger packaging sizes for multiple gyros. You can also get a variety of different meats, such as pork, chicken, beef, and lamb.

Trader Joe’s

If you have a Trader Joe’s near you and you love gyros, you’re in luck. The popular supermarket chain has its own gyro meat in the frozen food section! According to the information on their website, the brand went out of their way to capture the authenticity of the perfect gyro meat, by visiting the Greek community in Chicago and learning how to make the most authentic meat possible. It comes pre-sliced and cooked, so all you need to do is heat it when you want to make a gyro. It is a combination of beef and lamb.

Corfu Foods

Corfu Foods, which is located in Illinois, makes a variety of gyro products. You can buy the large cones direct if you need to make a lot of sandwiches, but they also have pre-sliced versions that you can buy, and are much more convenient for the home cook. They sell a variety of meats including traditional gyro meat (usually made of lamb) and chicken. You can also buy gyro slabs if you need a lot of meat, which you can heat and slice yourself.

Opaa Brand

Opaa Brand also has their own gyro meat. It comes pre-sliced and in a convenient package. All you need to do is heat the meat on the stovetop, in the oven, or in the microwave. Once heated, you can proceed with making your gyro. The company is an offshoot of the “Grecian Delight” brand. Their meat is made from a combination of lamb and beef.

Bremer Foods

The supermarket chain, Aldi, has their own gyro meat. In fact, this version is pretty similar in flavor to Trader Joe’s, which is no surprise since Aldi owns Trader Joe’s. However, there is a major difference. The Aldi version contains everything you need to make a gyro at home. The kit comes with the pita bread rounds, gyro meat, and tzatziki. You just need to add chopped onion, tomato, and anything else you want to put in it. The kit has enough to make five hearty gyro sandwiches.

Besides making the iconic gyro sandwich, you can also get creative with your gyro meat once you buy it. For example, gyro plates are found all over Greece and basically involve placing the meat on a plate and serving it with fries, vegetables, and tzatziki. You can also use the meat to top salads, or to make your own sandwich variations. Creativity aside, it’s certainly hard to beat the real thing!

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Greek Gyro Bowls Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked grain of choice (like rice, quinoa, or couscous)
• 1 serving gyro meat 
• 1-2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1-2 tablespoons chopped tomato
• 3-4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
• 2 – 3 tablespoons tzatziki
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Pita bread (optional)
• Serving of Greek Fries

Quick and Easy Greek Gyro Bowls Recipe Instruction:

The amounts listed above are enough to make one bowl. The nice thing about this recipe is how simple it is to prepare. You can also easily add more vegetables if you want. This recipe is so versatile there are endless combinations you can try!

Place the prepared grain in a large bowl. Top with gyro meat, chopped onion, and chopped tomato. Add as much feta cheese and tzatziki to the top as you want. Sprinkle with dried oregano and serve with pita bread and Greek fries, if desired.

Note: You can also arrange these ingredients on a plate instead of a bowl as pictured in the photo. You can also use other types of meat, such as chicken.

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You can follow any of our gyro recipes and use a wrap instead, or you can follow this recipe instead.

10-Minute Greek Gyro Wraps Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 sandwich wrap
• Tzatziki
• 3 ounces Greek gyro meat
• Diced tomato
• Chopped onion
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Dried Greek Oregano

How to Prepare 10-Minute Greek Gyro Wraps:

Note that no amounts are really listed above, except for the gyro meat, because it really does work best if you eyeball it.

Lay the sandwich wrap on a cutting board or plate.

Spread with wrap with tzatziki. You will need about two tablespoons.

Top with gyro meat and then sprinkle with tomato, onion, feta, and oregano.

Fold the wrap by bringing the sides in about a half inch and then rolling up from the bottom.

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Pork Gyro Recipe Ingredients:

• 4 Greek pita bread rounds
• 1 recipe Greek tzatziki
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Slices of Gyro meat (eyeball it, but about 4-8 slices per sandwich depending on the size of the pita)
• Dried Greek Oregano

How to Make Traditional Pork Gyro Recipe:

Prepare the pita bread and tzatziki according to the recipe instructions. You may also use store bought pita bread or tzatziki.

Spread a generous amount of tzatziki on each of the pita bread. Top with chopped onion, tomato, feta cheese, and then add the pork gyro meat. Sprinkle more tzatziki over the top, if desired. Also, sprinkle some oregano over all the ingredients.

Roll the gyro sandwich and wrap it in aluminum foil so it can hold the shape.

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Lamb Gyro Recipe Ingredients:

• 4 Greek pita bread rounds
• 1 recipe Greek tzatziki
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Slices of lamb gyro meat (eyeball it, but about 4-8 slices per sandwich depending on the size of the pita)
• Dried Greek Oregano

How to Prepare Greek Style Lamb Gyros:

Prepare the pita bread and tzatziki according to the recipe instructions. It’s possible to also use store bought pita bread and tzatziki. When it comes to finding good pita bread, be sure to buy the traditional bread used in Greek gyros!

Place a piece of aluminum foil down on a flat surface. Place a round of pita bread over the foil. Spread a generous amount tzatziki across the middle of the pita bread. Top with chopped onion and tomato, feta cheese, and then add the lamb gyro meat. Drop another spoonful of tzatziki over the top, if desired. Sprinkle some oregano over all the ingredients.

Roll the gyro sandwich and wrap it in aluminum foil so it can hold the shape. Repeat until you’ve used up all the bread.

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Chicken Gyro Recipe Ingredients:

• 4 Greek pita bread rounds
• 1 recipe Greek tzatziki
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• Slices of chicken gyro meat (eyeball it, but about 4-8 slices per sandwich depending on the size of the pita)
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Dried Greek Oregano

Instructions on How to Make Greek Style Chicken Gyros:

Make the pita bread and tzatziki according to the recipe instructions, unless you’re buying these two ingredients in the store.

Place a piece of aluminum foil down on a flat surface. Put a piece of bread in the center of the foil. Spread a generous amount tzatziki across the middle of the pita bread. Top with chopped onion and tomato and then add the chicken gyro meat. Drop another spoonful of tzatziki over the top, if desired. Sprinkle some oregano over all the ingredients for extra flavor.

Roll the gyro sandwich and wrap it in aluminum foil so it can hold the shape. Repeat until you’ve used up all the bread.

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Beef Gyro Recipe Ingredients:

• 4 Greek pita bread rounds
• 1 recipe Greek tzatziki
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• Slices of Gyro meat (eyeball it, but about 4-8 slices per sandwich depending on the size of the pita)
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Dried Greek Oregano

Instructions on How to Prepare Greek Style Beef Gyros:

Make the pita bread and tzatziki according to the recipe instructions, unless you’re buying these two ingredients in the store.

Place a piece of aluminum foil down on a flat surface. Put a piece of bread in the center of the foil. Spread a generous amount tzatziki across the middle of the pita bread. Top with chopped onion and tomato and then add the beef gyro meat. Sprinkle with feta cheese and drop another spoonful of tzatziki over the top, if desired. Also sprinkle some oregano over all the ingredients.

Roll the gyro sandwich and wrap it in aluminum foil so it can hold the shape. Repeat until you’ve used up all the bread.

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Gyro With Fries Recipe Ingredients:

• 4 Greek pita bread rounds
• 1 recipe Greek tzatziki
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• Greek fries
• Slices of Gyro meat (eyeball it, but about 4-8 slices per sandwich depending on the size of the pita)
• Dried Greek Oregano

How to Make Traditional Greek Gyros with Fries:

Prepare the pita bread and tzatziki according to the recipe instructions. If you don’t want to make the pita bread and tzatziki on your own, you can also buy store bought versions. You’ll also want to make the fries at this stage.

Spread a generous amount of tzatziki on each of the pita bread. Top with chopped onion, diced tomato, fries, and then add the gyro meat. Sprinkle more tzatziki over the top, if desired along with some oregano.

Roll the gyro sandwich and wrap it in aluminum foil so it can hold the shape.

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Gyros With Olives and Hot Peppers Recipe Ingredients:

• 4 Greek pita bread rounds
• 1 recipe Greek tzatziki
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 4 hot, jarred peppers, drained and sliced in rounds (more if you want it extra hot)
• Greek olives, such as Kalamata
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Slices of Gyro meat (eyeball it, but about 4-8 slices per sandwich depending on the size of the pita)
• Dried Greek Oregano

How to Prepare Gyros With Olives and Hot Peppers:

Prepare the pita bread and tzatziki according to the recipe instructions unless you decide to use store bought pita bread and tzatziki.

Place a piece of aluminum foil down on a flat surface. Place a round of pita bread over the foil. Spread tzatziki across the middle of the pita bread. Top with onion, tomato, some of the peppers, some olives, feta cheese and then add the gyro meat. Drop more tzatziki over the top, if desired. Sprinkle some oregano over all the ingredients.

Roll the gyro sandwich and wrap it in aluminum foil so it can hold the shape.

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Burger Gyro Recipe Ingredients:

• 4 Greek pita bread rounds
• 1 recipe Greek tzatziki
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• Crumbled feta cheese
• 4 prepared hamburgers, halved
• Dried Greek oregano

Directions on How to Make Burger (Bifteki) Gyros:

Make the pita bread and tzatziki according to the recipe directions. Feel free to use store bought tzatziki or pitas if you don’t have time to make your own.

Put a piece of aluminum foil down on a flat surface. Place a pita bread in the center of the foil. Spread some tzatziki across the middle of the pita bread. Top with chopped onion and diced tomato. Add two of the hamburger halves. Sprinkle with feta cheese and another spoonful of tzatziki, if desired. Sprinkle some oregano over the gyro.

Roll the gyro and wrap it in aluminum foil so it can hold the shape. Repeat until you’ve used up all the pita bread.

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